Mt Dare Hotel, Witjira SA

How lucky are we all to have such a great start or end point to the crossing of the Simpson. Given its remoteness, it would be very easy to provide the bare minimum... and charge the earth (where else are you going to go?). But the operators do everything to make your stay as good as it can be. Food is perfect, beers are free flowing, and they are ready to help you with all of your needs.
I broke my glasses on the way there, and as soon as a I arrived, they offered me a spare that someone had left behind (happens all the time they say).
For those in the camping area, watch out for the local dingo who has a fetish for rubber pluggers. He will steal your crocs and your thongs if you leave them out over night. You might find your crocs, but you'll never find your thongs.
Great place, great people, great experience all round.

This is the best outback pub/campground we've stayed in. Staff were really friendly as was the guy running it, Kell and happy to give us detailed info about the area. Food was great, hot showers, laundry (no dryer but our stuff dried overnight no worries) have a small store to buy snacks and water boxes plus petrol (95). They also have a baby kangaroo at the moment, it was very cute. :)

Heading to or from the Simpson don't miss Mt Dare. Given its location the team do an amazing job of looking after travellers - cold beer, excellent food, service with a smile, and travelling advice if needed.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. The crew behind the bar are absolute legends. Jo, Woodsey, Kell and the other staff members all went one step further to ensure that we were comfortable, valued and looked after. They didn't have to do it, but they did -- and it makes a huge difference.
The food is great -- you forget you are in the middle of nowhere. Try green chicken curry pies -- you won't be disappointed.
The rooms, while might need an upgrade at some point, were very clean and well kept. The showers are nice and hot.

When planing a trip in outback Australia you look at places like Mt Dare as a place to get fuel, have a feed, a drink and possible spend the night before heading further into the outback. What you don't read or hear about is the priceless support and care that the owners and staff provide to the many travellers that run into trouble while hundreds of kilometres from any medical facilities.
I recently experienced this support after taking a fall from my adventure bike. It was later confirmed that I had broken my Collar Bone, and bruised several ribs.
From the minute I entered the hotel, the staff jumped into action, I was sat down and made comfortable, a tele call was placed with the RFDS, which resulted in a medvac to Alice Springs Hospital, there was fear of head or neck issues, and all the time two ladies in particular Shanee, and Jo, fussing over me and making sure I was comfortable.
It was literally only a couple of hours from arriving in Mt Dare to arriving at Alice Springs Hospital.
Following this Graham and staff where arranging for my bike to be transported from Mt Dare to Alice Springs, so I could arrange for transport back to home.
It appeared that nothing was too much trouble.
This sort of support is difficult to put a price on. So I am hoping that by posting this people will stop and fill their fuel tanks, and spend some money in the bar.
I am certainly plaining on returning, but as Shanee said maybe on 4 wheels.
Very thankfull for all your help.
Ronnie.